Tarantula Festival (and BBQ)

Henry Coe State Park Park Visitors Center and HQ, Morgan Hill, CA, United States

No, there are no tiny grills for the spiders. (We think.) Not the place for arachniphobes. But for those with curiosity about these fascinating animals this is a wonderful event. There will be park officials and volunteers on hand to dispense info and answer questions. They will also lead tours around the park to find […]

Tarantula Festival (and BBQ)

Henry Coe State Park Park Visitors Center and HQ, Morgan Hill, CA, United States

No, there are no tiny grills for the spiders. (We think.) Not the place for arachniphobes. But for those with curiosity about these fascinating animals this is a wonderful event. There will be park officials and volunteers on hand to dispense info and answer questions. They will also lead tours around the park to find […]

Morro Bay Harvest Festival

Morro Bay , CA, United States

This festival will take over the waterfront of Morro Bay. There will be lots of activities oriented around the harvest from the ocean. Predictably, there will be seafood, but there is a Hawaiian shirt contest and lots of music and other entertainment. An emphasis toward children's activities is made in this festival. So bring the […]

Morro Bay Harvest Festival

Morro Bay , CA, United States

This festival will take over the waterfront of Morro Bay. There will be lots of activities oriented around the harvest from the ocean. Predictably, there will be seafood, but there is a Hawaiian shirt contest and lots of music and other entertainment. An emphasis toward children's activities is made in this festival. So bring the […]

Pumpkin Rolling Contest

Ocean Ave. Between Sta Rita and Junipero, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States

On the main drag of Carmel By The Sea, Ocean Ave., there will be people rolling pumpkins; they won't be driving exotic cars. Because it is the pumpkin rolling contest. For two hours, 1:00 to 3;00 any wayward shoppers will be further distracted by the rolling of squash down the hill that is Ocean Ave. […]

Pumpkin Rolling Contest

Ocean Ave. Between Sta Rita and Junipero, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States

On the main drag of Carmel By The Sea, Ocean Ave., there will be people rolling pumpkins; they won't be driving exotic cars. Because it is the pumpkin rolling contest. For two hours, 1:00 to 3;00 any wayward shoppers will be further distracted by the rolling of squash down the hill that is Ocean Ave. […]

Marina Farmers’ Market

Marina Village Shopping Center Marina

A gathering of local farmers offering a wide variety of produce.

Marina Farmers’ Market

Marina Village Shopping Center Marina

A gathering of local farmers offering a wide variety of produce.

Welcome Back, Monarchs

Natural Bridges State Park 2531 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

It's the return of those magnificent migrators, the Monarch Butterflies. Through the month of October they will be making their way back to the beautiful Central Coast area. Seeing them in the masses that usually occur is a sight not to be missed. If you can't make it to Santa Cruz they will be in […]

Welcome Back, Monarchs

Natural Bridges State Park 2531 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

It's the return of those magnificent migrators, the Monarch Butterflies. Through the month of October they will be making their way back to the beautiful Central Coast area. Seeing them in the masses that usually occur is a sight not to be missed. If you can't make it to Santa Cruz they will be in […]